Hampshire · England
Tapas Catering for Lee-on-the-Solent events
We cook Spanish tapas and canapé catering, on its own or alongside a paella across Lee-on-the-Solent and Hampshire, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options.
- Tapas with a paella main course
- Canapés with welcome drinks
- Launches and office parties
Planning an event in Lee-on-the-Solent?
How our tapas catering works in Lee-on-the-Solent
Tapas are sharing food, made for conversation. Canapés go round while guests mingle, or table tapas go out to share. Whether it is tapas starters and office parties and launches, we can cook Serrano ham, tortilla española and croquetas and more.
Tapas make a party in Lee-on-the-Solent easy and sociable. You can add tapas, desserts, sangria, bar staff and waiting staff, so the whole menu comes from one caterer.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
Standard canapés can feel samey. Spanish tapas bring colour and flavour. Tapas, desserts, sangria, staff and crockery are optional extras, so you can choose exactly what you need.
What you get with us
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Crockery and waiting staff if you need them
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
- Tapas, canapés and desserts if you want them
Take a look at How we price And Our guide to catering costs.
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What affects the price in Lee-on-the-Solent
Your quote will be clear and itemised. The main things that affect it are:
- The paellas you choose
- Guest numbers
- Travel, parking and access
- How many courses
Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, sides, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
What to tell us
You do not need every detail fixed to get a quote, but it helps to know:
- Where the event is
- What the venue already provides
- Approximate guest numbers, including children
- Which courses you have in mind
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Tell us about your event in Lee-on-the-Solent, and we will put together a menu and price.
Planning the cooking area
No two venues are the same, so we will ask about yours before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Parking near the venue
- Permission from the venue
- Space for a serving table or station
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and we will advise.
On the menu in Lee-on-the-Solent
- Manchego & membrillo
- Tortilla española
- Chorizo in red wine
- Padrón peppers
- Serrano ham
- Croquetas
- Olives & bread
- Albóndigas
- Gambas al ajillo
- Patatas bravas
Dietary needs and planning tips
Allergies and diets are taken seriously. Here’s how you can help:
- Decide whether tapas are a starter, canapés or the whole meal
- Pair tapas with sangria, cava or sherry
- Canapés need staff to serve
- Label seafood clearly
Canapés go round with the drinks.
Crockery and serving dishes.
Common questions in Lee-on-the-Solent
How far is Lee-on-the-Solent from London?
Roughly 68 miles from the centre of London, and we cover it as standard.
Which station should guests use for Lee-on-the-Solent?
The closest is Fareham station, roughly 3.5 miles away.
Do you do vegan paella?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
How much does tapas catering cost in Lee-on-the-Solent?
It depends on guest numbers, the menu, the courses, staff and travel. Tell us about your event and we’ll send a quote.
Which areas do you serve?
We cover London and the South East, Hampshire included. See all areas.
Can we have tapas without paella?
Yes. Tapas can be booked without paella.
Do you have vegetarian tapas?
Lots. Tortilla, patatas bravas, padrón peppers and Manchego are vegetarian classics.
Do you cater in Lee-on-the-Solent?
Yes, we do. We cook at events in Lee-on-the-Solent and across Hampshire. Tell us your date and we’ll check availability.
The menu, dish by dish
Tortilla española
A vegetarian favourite when made carefully.
Patatas bravas
Crisp potatoes with a spicy tomato sauce, frequently with alioli.
Drinks receptions around Lee-on-the-Solent
Lee-on-the-Solent is about 2 miles west of Gosport, in Hampshire. Across the PO13 area, we can bring the pans to you. We cover all 683 towns and villages in Hampshire. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 12 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Fareham station, about 3.5 miles north. Historic houses near Lee-on-the-Solent include Osborne House (4.9 miles south-west). For a drinks reception at a historic venue, canapé tapas can work where live cooking isn’t allowed. With the sea within about 5 miles, seafood tapas such as gambas al ajillo are a natural choice.
We cater events across PO13 and the streets around it. Local streets include High Street, Victoria Square and Wheatcroft Road; an event at home on any of them works well with live paella. If your venue is just outside Lee-on-the-Solent, we also cover Crofton (1 mile north), Peel Common (1 mile north), Rowner (2 miles north-east), Bridgemary (2 miles north-east) and Gosport (2 miles east). Further out, we also cater in Havant (10 miles north-east), Eastleigh (13 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles north), Horndean (11 miles north-east), Chandler's Ford (15 miles north-west) and Hedge End (9 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Fareham Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north) and Gosport War Memorial Hospital (2.1 miles east). Open spaces near Lee-on-the-Solent include West of the River Alver.
- Schools near Lee-on-the-Solent include Crofton School (1.4 miles north) and Baycroft School (1.4 miles north)
The process
When we arrive, we set up our cooking area, light the burners and start the sofrito. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, so the timing is planned around your event. A summer drinks reception in Lee-on-the-Solent has daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer, ideal for tapas in the garden. In late September, sunset is about 7:10pm; winter receptions, dark by 4:00pm, are better indoors.
- You tell us the date, venue, numbers and how you’d like the tapas served.
- You get a suggested selection and a price.
- We arrive, set up and finish hot dishes on site.
- We serve canapés with drinks or set table tapas down to share.
- Afterwards, our equipment is cleared away.
How to prepare
- Pick a flat, firm spot for us to cook
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Tell us when you want to eat
How to get a price
A detailed enquiry gets a more accurate quote: venue, timings, courses and extras. To send your details, fill in our quote form.
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For planners, venues and organisers
Events in public spaces, like parks, normally need permission. We’ll provide any information the landowner or council asks for.
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so everyone eats promptly. Let us know how long the food break is.
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For larger numbers, mixed diets or a wedding, a caterer takes the pressure off, and handles separate pans for each diet.
If you do cook yourself, test the pan and burner together beforehand, have hot stock ready, and leave the rice alone once it is in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff